QuadraticBeats Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Despite having been unsurprisingly cut from the Crossmen camp, I am still curious if there are any other corps besides the big name corps with solid operations- by this I mean they treat the participants well, don't have issues with logistics, are well organized, and overall provide a good experience. I've heard a number of horror stories about badly-run corps, and if, in the unlikely scenario that I decide to march this summer, I would like a reference to a corps matching the above description. Thank you to all who help or attempt to help me in advance, and good luck to all those involved in corps marching this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Sorry to hear that you were cut from Xmen. As for your question: It is not just the top 6 that have well-run organizations. In fact, it has nothing to do with placement at all. Being a top 6 corps does not insure that you will have no logistical problems, or money problems. That cadets have some of the crapiest buses I have ever seen. Corps that I have known to take (very) good care of their members? The Cavaliers Carolina Crown The Glassmen Boston Crusaders There are probably a ton more that more people can attest to. The well-being of your Drum Corps as an organization has little to do with placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 The Troopers. Their tour director, Fred, basically came and saved Capital Regiment this summer. That man made things run smoothly. Also, since you're a drummer, you might like to know that they're percussion caption head this year is Brian Stevens. He's taught the SFA drumline for the past 7 or 8 years, marched and taught Phantom Regiment and was Caption Head for Capital Regiment last summer. He's a great teacher, and you'd learn a lot from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordefrancais Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I marched a summer of a poorly run corps, so I have a good comparison when I say Spirit is very well run. There will always be B.S. issues on tour no matter which corps your with. Some corps handle it better than others. Some things I was quite impressed with: - LOTS of floor time, i.e. pulled into Madison on the Monday of Finals Week at 9...didn't start rehearsal until noon - quality of instruction, hands down - fed well - staff cohesiveness - dealt with any problems responsibly - the attitude promoted by vets, staff, and the director - rehearsing with a purpose, no unnecessary punishments - getting things done in rehearsal even in short blocks - when there are free days on tour, they actually are free days Other corps friends have marched at that reported good organizations: - Colts - Glassmen - Boston Crusaders - Carolina Crown - Bluecoats - Cavaliers These are all within my own experience. All opinions are mine alone and not representative of an organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 - when there are free days on tour, they actually are free days I hate you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewPCarr Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 i too hear very good things about the colts and, more recently, the troopers, and i'm sure there are many others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacara Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 someone told me they marched revolution and he said it was pretty much he11, more then 1 person told me this actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX Suh-nare Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 my brother and some of my good friends were almost CapReg Casualties... kinda glad they cut me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Time Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Blue Stars are an excellent organization. I was on staff last year and they were a very well run corps... treat the kids well and feed them good, too. We also had a few free days in Chicago and Denver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 wat type of corp are they again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel_pablo Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 wat type of corp are they again? They just moved up to Division I this past season. http://bluestars.org/ (they did a FF show two years ago) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewPCarr Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 They just moved up to Division I this year.http://bluestars.org/ (they did a FF show two years ago) they made the move to div 1 last year and will remain as such this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 they already audition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel_pablo Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 they already audition? I think they're still taking auditions. http://www.bluestars.org/audition/camp4.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Manuel lets go to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Time Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Quite a few Texas students in Blue Stars. Some from Houston, Dallas, Corpus Christi even! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebellbrass07 Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 If you want just e-mail the director, they'd probably let you come to the next camp. I've had a great experience with them so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Time Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 wat type of corp are they again? "corps" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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